wharf 8 boarding times pacific dawn

[nzmatt]

hi,

 

i don't know if this has been asked,as me and my wife are going on the p/d on July 31st, and i want to know the boarding procedures are?is it like a airplane just board depending on your seat?as were are baja deck cabin b146,would we be the first on or do they start boarding stern first?can someone please let me know please,as for security checks that's just like the airport....i know that much..most likey get the train in from were we live to wynard station and walk down.if we got a taxi from allawah area that would be expensive.hurstville is close for us,

 

regards matt:D

[Ela 2]

Hi Matt,

When you check in at the wharf 8 you will be given a boarding group number. This is determined by the time you check in, not the cabin you are booked in. There are usually twenty groups and then it is 'open boarding'.

 

Evon.

[nzmatt]

hi evon,

 

we board at 1500 that's what the cruise personaliser tells us.

 

regards matt

[thied]

hi,

 

i don't know if this has been asked,as me and my wife are going on the p/d on July 31st, and i want to know the boarding procedures are?is it like a airplane just board depending on your seat?as were are baja deck cabin b146,would we be the first on or do they start boarding stern first?can someone please let me know please,as for security checks that's just like the airport....i know that much..most likey get the train in from were we live to wynard station and walk down.if we got a taxi from allawah area that would be expensive.hurstville is close for us,

 

regards matt:D

i dont how far from sydney you are but if you close enough to wharf 8 may be it would worth a trip to it and have a looknot being funny, if its anything like brisbane you can see most of what happens when boarding and disembarking ,

[nzmatt]

hi,

 

i went last year and had a look at sun princess from the wharf...busy then,i guess we have to wait and find out..easier to get the train i wont want to drive in no way not on a friday...we are only taking a light bag as its only 3 days....

 

matt

[Ela 2]

Hi Matt,

 

Unless there is a delay from the ship arriving late (or a swine flu scare) boarding usually starts earlier than the stated time. If we can, we usually arrive earlier than the time.

 

Evon.

[nzmatt]

that's what my wife said, when we booked they said 1230 boarding but now is 3pm so i would want to get there 2 hours before,as when i go back home to nz to see mum its a 2 hours at the airport check in.

 

matt

[Ela 2]

Hi Matt,

Check-in usually takes only 10 - 15 minutes, but the time is spent waiting for your 'group' to be called. You can ask the girls at check-in how long it is likely to be, then go for a walk outside. Don't worry about missing your call. When they call a particular group, the call is for those people plus all earlier groups.

 

Evon

[nzmatt]

thanks for the reply's,

 

guess we will find out more when our tickets arrive soon,we booked via a good t/a.

 

cheers matt

[Brossy]

Hi Matt,

 

Unless there is a delay from the ship arriving late (or a swine flu scare) boarding usually starts earlier than the stated time. If we can, we usually arrive earlier than the time.

 

Evon.

 

Hi Evon

 

I'm on the cruise before Matt...sure hope there is no swine flu scare :(.

[Ela 2]

Hi Evon

 

I'm on the cruise before Matt...sure hope there is no swine flu scare :(.

This could go on for a while, particularly if the flu gets into the general community. People board cruise ships with colds and flu, but it will slow things down if everyone with a sniffle has to be tested.

 

Evon.

[waydago]

You have me worried Matt. We are on same cruise and were delighted to be boarding at 12.30 as told. You mention that you were the same but have now been told 3.30 instead. Could you advise if this was from P & O as we have not been told of any change and were planning on arriving at 11.30. because on our first cruise (Nov o8) we were told 12.30 but were actually allowed to start at 11.30.

PS. Allawah, brings back many memoriies.

[nzmatt]

You have me worried Matt. We are on same cruise and were delighted to be boarding at 12.30 as told. You mention that you were the same but have now been told 3.30 instead. Could you advise if this was from P & O as we have not been told of any change and were planning on arriving at 11.30. because on our first cruise (Nov o8) we were told 12.30 but were actually allowed to start at 11.30.

PS. Allawah, brings back many memoriies.

 

i will have to find out,as the cruise personaliser said boarding at 3pm.i will have to check with p&o and let you know.allawah is a nice area close to everything here in noble st.

 

matt

[Ela 2]

You have me worried Matt. We are on same cruise and were delighted to be boarding at 12.30 as told. You mention that you were the same but have now been told 3.30 instead. Could you advise if this was from P & O as we have not been told of any change and were planning on arriving at 11.30. because on our first cruise (Nov o8) we were told 12.30 but were actually allowed to start at 11.30.

PS. Allawah, brings back many memoriies.

Maybe it might be worth checking the departure time. Last year we went on a 2 night cruise on the Pac Sun from Sydney to Brisbane and the departure was listed as 8pm (like your cruise). I was told by the P & O call centre that boarding was at 6pm. I thought this was odd so I phoned them three times because I was unsure of the correctness of the answer. We had booked a flight from Brisbane that would have us at the wharf by lunch time. We decided not to change the flights, and when we arrived at the wharf we found that boarding was under way. It was to be by 6pm. Wasn't I glad we didn't arrive at 6pm or 6.05pm. :D

 

Matt - You mentioned that you booked with a good TA. Maybe they might be able to ask a supervisor for the correct time.

 

Evon.

[nzmatt]

i tried to call p&o but no one was there,

 

this is on our cruise personaliser,i will call p&o tomorrow.

 

Sydney, Australia Date: 31 Jul 2009

Arrival: -

Boarding: 1500

Departure: 2000

Ship Location: At Sea

Date: 01 Aug 2009

Arrival: -

Boarding: -

Departure: -

 

Ship Location: At Sea

Date: 02 Aug 2009

Arrival: -

Boarding: -

Departure: -

 

Ship Location: Sydney, Australia

Date: 03 Aug 2009

Arrival: 0700

Boarding: -

Departure: -

[waydago]

Yes Evon, sometimes it takes many various answers before you get someone who actually knows (not just talking ship info here) it is sooo frustrating. How hard would it be to keep the frontline of any operation updated so as not to waste people's time. So glad you went early anyway. I will hound till I find out.

 

Matt, thankyou, and I will also keep you informed of any info I find out.

[nzmatt]

thanks,

 

i will see you on the cruise...hope 66 days will go fast.

 

matt

[waydago]

Yes I am following your clock you have set. Will count down with you. I just checked my personalizer and found the times on mine have changed since I last looked. Have sent off an email tonight. Am really angry as we have made plans based on the earlier time. Re work etc. They probably don't want to have to supply lunch as well.

[nzmatt]

Yes I am following your clock you have set. Will count down with you. I just checked my personalizer and found the times on mine have changed since I last looked. Have sent off an email tonight. Am really angry as we have made plans based on the earlier time. Re work etc. They probably don't want to have to supply lunch as well.

 

thanks,

 

i hate that when things changed,they should supply lunch,would be nice eating on board..we should hear more soon,why has allawah had memories for you?

 

matt

[waydago]

Both of my parents grew up in Botany St, so had many a fun time over there to visit grandparents (I grew up in Oatley West) Also stayed at grandmothers house when began my 1st job. Walking to the station and always making a mad dash for the train. Worked at Hurstville and Mortdale, school at Penshurst, so the whole area owns all my childhood memories. Visited recently and found one of the houses still there and still the same. (No 27) Lived last 30 years in the Campbelltown Area. But you never forget the sweet memories of your childhood.

[neenee61]

hi all, my docs state 12:00pm boarding. I have found with all my cruises (mainly in USA) that they state boarding from 1:00pm however once all people have disembarked from arriving cruise they start loading the newbies on. Most ships start embarking from 11:00'sih. Don't worry lunch will be provided as they prefer people not to go directly to cabins as they are usally still in process of being cleaned. Hey catch you guys on 31st in the Casino LOL

[Ela 2]

hi all, my docs state 12:00pm boarding. I have found with all my cruises (mainly in USA) that they state boarding from 1:00pm however once all people have disembarked from arriving cruise they start loading the newbies on. Most ships start embarking from 11:00'sih. Don't worry lunch will be provided as they prefer people not to go directly to cabins as they are usally still in process of being cleaned. Hey catch you guys on 31st in the Casino LOL

We always go directly to our cabin, and this has been as early as 11am. The cabins have always been ready, but we just leave our hand luggage, say hello to our cabin steward then go for a wander around and lunch.:):)

 

Evon.